Postdoctoral Research Associate Research and Development of Advanced Cement and Concrete Technology

In short

Postdoctoral research role at a national laboratory, developing advanced, resilient, and durable cement and concrete technologies for construction. The work centers on building experimental setups, running laboratory experiments, analyzing results, and characterizing and durability-testing cementitious materials, alongside collaboration with multidisciplinary researchers and publication of findings. Requires a PhD (completed within the last 5 years) in chemical/mechanical/civil engineering, chemistry, or materials science, plus a strong publication record and lab experience.

About the Role

You will research and develop advanced, resilient, and durable cement and concrete technologies for construction. You will build experimental setups, conduct laboratory experiments, analyze results, collaborate with multidisciplinary and external researchers, present findings, prepare publications, and assist with proposal development. You will maintain environmental, safety, health, and program compliance.

Requirements

•PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, materials science or engineering, or a related discipline completed within the last 5 years

•Academic and research record relevant to cementitious-material science and technology

•Knowledge of analytical characterization and performance testing for cementitious materials

•Knowledge of durability evaluation for cementitious materials

•Experience setting up and conducting laboratory experiments

•Strong publication record

•Submit three letters of reference

•Complete all degree requirements before starting the appointment

•Obtain and maintain required employment credentialing

Responsibilities

•Research and develop advanced cement and concrete technologies

•Develop experimental setups and conduct experiments

•Analyze experimental results

•Collaborate with multidisciplinary and external research partners

•Present research results through talks, conference papers, and peer-reviewed journal papers

•Assist with proposal development and preparation

•Ensure environmental, safety, health, and program compliance

Benefits

•Medical plans

•Retirement plans

•Flexible work hours

•On-site fitness facilities

•Banking facilities

•Cafeteria facilities

•Prescription drug plan

•Dental plan

•Vision plan

•401(k) retirement plan

•Contributory pension plan

•Life insurance

•Disability benefits

•Vacation and holidays

•Parental leave

•Legal insurance with identity theft protection

•Employee assistance plan

•Flexible spending accounts

•Health savings accounts

•Wellness programs

•Educational assistance

•Relocation assistance

•Employee discounts

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